Gachagua Claims Ruto Will Go Down in History as Kenya’s ‘Most Corrupt’ President
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has launched another blistering attack on President William Ruto, accusing his administration of allowing corruption to spiral and claiming the Head of State risks being remembered as Kenya’s most corrupt president.
Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has intensified his criticism of President William Ruto, alleging that corruption and bribery have become deeply entrenched under the Kenya Kwanza administration.
Speaking during a church service on Sunday, July 26, 2026, Gachagua claimed corruption had reached alarming levels and warned that the President’s legacy could be defined by the issue.
“Hii Kenya yetu iko na shida. Mambo ya ufisadi imezidi. Too much corruption. Huyu William Ruto ataingia historia ya Kenya kama rais mfisadi zaidi tangu 1963,” Gachagua said.
Translated, Gachagua said Kenya was facing serious problems because corruption had increased, adding that Ruto would go down in the country’s history as the most corrupt president since independence.
Gachagua alleges bribery of foreigners
The former Deputy President went further, alleging that some government officials were demanding bribes from foreign nationals.
He warned that such practices could damage Kenya’s reputation internationally, particularly among visitors and investors unfamiliar with the country’s political and administrative environment.
“Wameanza kuitisha ata wazungu hongo, wazungu weupe. Na hii, Ruto na watu wake hawajui wazungu. Hii wazungu mambo ya hongo hawataki, si kama sisi,” he said.
Gachagua did not provide evidence during the remarks to substantiate his allegations concerning bribery by government officials.
The claims nevertheless add to a growing political confrontation between the former Deputy President and his former boss as Kenya moves closer to the 2027 General Election.
Another direct attack on Ruto
Gachagua’s latest comments are part of a sustained campaign against the Ruto administration following the dramatic breakdown of his relationship with the President.
The DCP leader has repeatedly accused the government of poor leadership, corruption and failing to maintain order in the country.
On July 13, 2026, Gachagua used Facebook to claim that Ruto had lost control of the country and surrendered his authority to govern.
“It is no longer a secret; William Ruto has lost control of the Country and surrendered his authority to govern,” Gachagua wrote.
“He does not have a clue about what is happening.”
He also alleged that rogue police officers operating in plain clothes were being used to attack members of the public while masquerading as goons.
“What we have are rogue police officers in plain clothes, hooded and armed, masquerading as goons and deployed to maim and fight citizens,” he alleged.
Gachagua further accused unnamed senior security officials of planning and financing the alleged operations.
He did not provide evidence to support those allegations either.
Ruto and Gachagua’s political battle intensifies
The increasingly personal exchanges come as Kenya’s political landscape begins taking shape ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
Gachagua, who served as Ruto’s deputy before their political relationship collapsed, has emerged as one of the President’s most vocal critics.
His attacks have increasingly focused on governance, corruption, security and the performance of the Kenya Kwanza administration.
Ruto, meanwhile, remains under pressure from opposition figures seeking to build a political alternative ahead of the next election.
Gachagua’s latest accusation is therefore likely to further sharpen the political battle, with corruption expected to remain one of the central issues in the contest for voters.
For now, however, Gachagua’s claims remain allegations, and he has not publicly provided evidence establishing that President Ruto or his administration is responsible for the specific acts of bribery he described.
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